The Autry is showcasing the work of 46 women designers who created more than 200 functional pieces of art during a span of 90 years. If that's not enough to impress, try this: They're all from one U.S. state.

Builders, architects, engineers, interior designers, government officials, educators, and aging specialists are invited to send in topic proposals to lead sessions on creating these built environments.

The U.S. Pavilion at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which kicks off Aug. 29 and ends Nov. 25, will showcase more than 100 projects offering a glimpse of what’s ahead.